Minister of Interior blames social media for Fulani herdsmen attacks

The Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau has tagged social media as the reason why there have been more clashes between the deadly Fulani herdsmen and farmers, across the country. Dambazau said this on Thursday, April 14 during an inaugural meeting on the Fulani Herdsmen conflict in Abuja. The minister’s blame of social media for the... Read More

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April 11, 2016

Protest turns bloody in University of Port Harcourt (VIEWER DISCRETION)

A peaceful demonstration by students from the University of Port Harcourt against the hike in the University’s fees and other levies had reportedly turned fatal. According to reports, a student involved in the ongoing protest at the University has been shot to death by an officer of the Nigeria Police Force. The victim of the... Read More

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April 1, 2016

‘Buhari, Benue governor aren’t taking Agatu killings with seriousness’

A recent meeting of Benue state socio-cultural and religious groups condemned President Muhammadu Buhari, the Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom, the army and the police chiefs for their insensitivity to the killing of Agatu people by armed Fulani herdsmen. The groups expressed bitterness over the fact that neither the President nor any other federal government... Read More

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March 4, 2016

Jude Ndukwe: Agatu massacre, Ese Oruru’s abduction and the threat to Christianity in Nigeria

The recent weeks have been tough for Nigeria and Nigerians. With the strangest of shameful news making the headlines and drawing negative attention to a nation already haemorrhaging uncontrollably from economic collapse, social decadence, brutishness of state agents and common criminals as well who murder fellow citizens in their hundreds in mindless and needless exhibition... Read More

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February 27, 2016

Fulani herdsmen: ‘The killings are getting out of hand’ | Governor Ortom runs to FG for help

Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom, has appealed to the Federal Government to help rid the state of the scourge of the incessant bloody clashes between Fulani herdsmen and farmers of in the state. The governor made the appeal on Friday, February 26 following another attack on the people by Fulani herdsmen who invaded the state.... Read More

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June 29, 2015

Chibok girls brainwashed to kill, fight for Boko Haram

A report by BBC says that some of the Chibok schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram, are being made to kill and torture prisoners of the Islamic terrorist sect. Some women who managed to escape from Boko Haram’s captivity claimed that they were held in the same camp as some of the kidnapped schoolgirls, who are now carrying out... Read More

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March 16, 2015

Must Reads: Suspect arrested in shooting of 2 cops in Ferguson, Offering a choice to the terminally ill + more

Offering a choice to the terminally ill. NYTimes Facebook clarifies rules on what it bans and why. NYTimes The controversial history of sex ed around the world. Vox 6 myths about the Ides of March and killing Caesar. Vox Missouri is about to execute a man who’s missing part of his brain. MotherJones Police: Suspect arrested in... Read More

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October 29, 2014

Carnage in Borno town as #BokoHaram attack, maim residents and police

by James Sambo Kukawa town, in Borno State was attacked on Monday by gunmen suspected to be members of Boko Haram terrorist sect. The insurgents reportedly burnt down Kukawa police station, over 250 vehicles, not less than 200 houses, the government lodge and several other public buildings in the town. A resident of the town, Mallam Abor... Read More

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October 15, 2014

Terrible! Nursing mother shot dead by gunmen in Bauchi

by James Sambo A nursing mother of a two-month old baby was shot dead by gunmen in front of her house at Fadama Mada area of Bauchi state, on the night of Monday, 13 October. Eyewitnesses say that the deceased, Loricia, who was a popular business woman, was accosted by two gunmen, just as she... Read More

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October 8, 2014

#Ebola: Police and protesters clash in Spain over killing of Ebola victim’s dog

by Temitope Onitiju Spanish Police and animal rights protesters have reportedly clashed outside the building where the nurse who got infected with Ebola lives, over the planned killing of the victim’s dog. The animal rights group, want the Spanish mixed-breed dog, Excalibur, to be allowed to live, but the government is determined to have it... Read More

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September 30, 2014

“He chopped her body and dumped the parts in a public toilet” || Man kills daughter over poor grades

by Jewel Stephen A Chinese man, from Wenzhou city, is facing life in prison for killing his 12-year-old daughter, for doing badly in school. The 46-year-old man, Zhang Li, was angry with his daughter, Sutain, for getting bad grades, saying she was an embarrassment to the family. In his angry state, he allegedly chopped up... Read More

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September 30, 2014

Stop and search accident: Driver kills police officer in Delta

by Iyobosa Omorogie An Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) attached to Ebrumede Division in Warri, Delta State has been killed by a motorist at a ‘stop and search’ duty post. The accused driver, Peter Bolorunduro Igbekele, reportedly hit the police officer with his Ford vehicle, while the deceased was on stop and search duty with three... Read More

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September 8, 2014

“She accused me of adultery and I killed her” || 31-year-old wife-killer gives confession

by Azubuike Azikiwe A 31-year-old man, Nojeem Adeyemo, after being accused of infidelity by his wife, chopped off her right hand with a cutlass, which led to her death. The incident occured on Sunday, 31 August at Orita area of Saki, Oyo State, after the couple got into an argument over the issue of his... Read More

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August 26, 2014

Suraj Oyewale: How overzealous policemen killed citizen Elijah (Y! FrontPage)

by Suraj Oyewale When Lagos State government announced the restriction of commercial motorcycle operators (popularly known as okada) on major highways in Lagos state, I was one of the few people that endorsed the policy. I have seen and read many cases of deaths caused by motorcycle accidents on major highways that I believed it... Read More

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August 25, 2014

These photos prove that policemen attacked NSCDC boss at Ikorodu

by Kolapo Olapoju Following the reports that the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security Civil Defence Corps, Ade Abolurin, was challenged and attacked while carrying out a routine inspection of a vandal site on Friday, 22 August, Premium Times has obtained photographs from the NSCDC which prove that there was indeed a confrontation. YNaija had earlier... Read More

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August 24, 2014

Another attack: Gunmen kill 3 policemen in Bauchi [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju Unknown gunmen have reportedly killed three policemen at a check point around Tilden Fulani village in Toro local government area of Bauchi State. According to security officials of the local government, the incident occurred, on Friday, 22 August, between 10:30 and 11:30 pm. A local government security source said, “On that fateful... Read More

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August 23, 2014

How NSCDC Commandant-General escaped being shot by Police Inspector in Lagos

by Azubuike Azikiwe The Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ade Abolurin, was almost shot on Friday, 22 August, in Ikorodu, Lagos by an overzealous police officer, while carrying out an anti-vandalism inspection. According to a spokesperson for the corps, Emmanuel Okeh, the NSCDC boss was challenged during an inspection of a... Read More

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July 11, 2014

Olanrewaju Odesomi: Killing in the family (#ShortStory)

by Olanrewaju Odesomi But he also showed her that real evil is mundane, and not an exception – the exception is light, especially in this world of shadows. Now, she knows better. Evil is not just the old, wicked mother in law in fairy tales, but something close to heart, and sharing a home. FRIDAY... Read More

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June 1, 2014

Pres. Jonathan condemns killing of Emir of Gwoza, Lagos university doctors to resume strike on Monday & other important news you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo President Jonathan condemns killing of Emir of Gwoza President Goodluck Jonathan extends sincere condolences to the government and people of Borno State as well as Northern Traditional Rulers on the death yesterday of the Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Idrissa Shehu Timta. President Jonathan utterly condemns the heinous murder of the Emir... Read More

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February 20, 2014

Woman arrested for killing 4-year old son with a hot iron

by Oge Okonkwo A 30-year old housewife has been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court sitting in Ebute Metta, for killing her four-year old son. The accused, Elvis Enegbeta Chris who resides at 7, Adetola Adelaja, Meiran, Lagos, was alleged to have killed Goodrich Elvis by locking him up in a plastic drum, after hitting him with hot... Read More

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January 29, 2014

Awful: Woman arrested for killing her fiance’s daughter (PICTURED)

by Oge Okonkwo A 25-year-old woman, Melinda Lynn Muniz has been arrested for allegedly killing her fiance’s 2-year-old daughter, Grace Lillian Ford and lying about the murder in Texas, USA. Muniz was arrested after the police found a surveillance video which showed her buying supplies which will be used to carry out the murder when she went... Read More

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January 21, 2014

Man arrested for setting his wife and son ablaze in Oyo

by Oge Okonkwo A man who had been on the run after allegedly killing his wife and son in Ibadan, Oyo State has been arrested by the police. The arrest was confirmed by the Oyo State police spokesperson, Olabisi Clet-Ilobanafor on Tuesday saying that the suspect reportedly killed his wife and son by setting them ablaze... Read More

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January 5, 2014

Biscuits & 3 other packaged foods that are killing you

by Reema Gehi Edible vegetable oil is nothing but fat as its nutrients have been stripped. This loads up the liver, which reacts to fat that cannot be processed in the body, resulting in a fatty liver and slowing down your body 1. Biscuits Killer ingredients Refined wheat flour, sugar, edible vegetable oil, milk... Read More

November 26, 2013

Farmer, 24, arrested for beheading 11-month-old girl for rituals

by Akintomiwa Agbaje The long arm of the law has caught up with, Danladi Abubakar, a 24-year-old farmerwho allegedly beheaded an 11-month-old girl for rituals in Fujeregi village, Gbako Local Government Area, Niger State. The State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, caught Danladi and confessed that the dirty crime was to fetch him a paltry sum of N20,000. His associate... Read More

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November 8, 2013

Terrible: Ben Igbinedion, UK based Nigerian found guilty of killing 3-year-old boy (PICTURED)

Guilty: Ben Igbinedion A man has been found guilty of murdering his partner’s three-year-old nephew after leaving the toddler with injuries so severe they were likened to those caused by a car crash. Ben Igbinedion, 44, of Bromley, south London, denied murder but was found guilty following a two-week trial at the Old Bailey. Daniel was... Read More

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October 28, 2013

Wait, what? ‘Witch’ tortured with red hot irons and pliers, escapes after killing attackers and eating their hearts

An accused witch who was tortured with red hot irons and a pair of pliers told police she escaped from the clutches of several of her attackers by fighting back and eating their hearts. Police in Papua New Guinea are still investigating the claims of the woman who, witnesses said, appeared to show no pain... Read More

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October 26, 2013

BRUTALITY: Man found guilty of killing 8 family members by beating them to death

A man who beat eight family members to death in a cramped mobile home in Brunswick, Georgia, was convicted of murder yesterday. Guy Heinze Jr, killed his father and seven others, aged between 15 and 45, in a fight over prescription pills in August 2009. Defense attorneys had tried to argue that it would have... Read More

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October 21, 2013

Islamists in Egypt open fire at Christian Church, kill 8-year-old girl, 2 others

Three people, including a girl aged eight, died when gunmen on motorcycles opened fire on a wedding party outside a Coptic Christian church in Cairo. At least nine others were wounded in the attack in Giza, officials said. There was no immediate claim of responsibility. Egypt’s Coptic Christian community has been targeted by some... Read More

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Minister of Interior blames social media for Fulani herdsmen attacks

Protest turns bloody in University of Port Harcourt (VIEWER DISCRETION)

‘Buhari, Benue governor aren’t taking Agatu killings with seriousness’

Jude Ndukwe: Agatu massacre, Ese Oruru’s abduction and the threat to Christianity in Nigeria

Fulani herdsmen: ‘The killings are getting out of hand’ | Governor Ortom runs to FG for help

Chibok girls brainwashed to kill, fight for Boko Haram

Must Reads: Suspect arrested in shooting of 2 cops in Ferguson, Offering a choice to the terminally ill + more

Carnage in Borno town as #BokoHaram attack, maim residents and police

Terrible! Nursing mother shot dead by gunmen in Bauchi

#Ebola: Police and protesters clash in Spain over killing of Ebola victim’s dog

“He chopped her body and dumped the parts in a public toilet” || Man kills daughter over poor grades

Stop and search accident: Driver kills police officer in Delta

“She accused me of adultery and I killed her” || 31-year-old wife-killer gives confession

Suraj Oyewale: How overzealous policemen killed citizen Elijah (Y! FrontPage)

These photos prove that policemen attacked NSCDC boss at Ikorodu

Another attack: Gunmen kill 3 policemen in Bauchi [DETAILS]

How NSCDC Commandant-General escaped being shot by Police Inspector in Lagos

Olanrewaju Odesomi: Killing in the family (#ShortStory)

Pres. Jonathan condemns killing of Emir of Gwoza, Lagos university doctors to resume strike on Monday & other important news you should know today

Woman arrested for killing 4-year old son with a hot iron

Awful: Woman arrested for killing her fiance’s daughter (PICTURED)

Man arrested for setting his wife and son ablaze in Oyo

Pastor caught leaving the US after ‘killing his wife so he could marry his boyfriend’ (PICTURED)

Biscuits & 3 other packaged foods that are killing you

Terrible: Suspected cultists shoot dead OOU lecturer

Farmer, 24, arrested for beheading 11-month-old girl for rituals

Terrible: Ben Igbinedion, UK based Nigerian found guilty of killing 3-year-old boy (PICTURED)

Wait, what? ‘Witch’ tortured with red hot irons and pliers, escapes after killing attackers and eating their hearts

BRUTALITY: Man found guilty of killing 8 family members by beating them to death

Islamists in Egypt open fire at Christian Church, kill 8-year-old girl, 2 others

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